Elizabeth Park (SA)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Elizabeth Park has an estimated population of 4,598 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 170 people (3.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,428 people. This calculation is derived from a resident population of 4,582, which Districts calculated using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release along with 24 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,876 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national areas analyzed by Districts. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Elizabeth Park has shown consistent growth with a compound annual rate of 1.9%, ahead of the wider SA4 region. Demographic growth was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 68.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The local workforce is split between office-based and manual roles, with notable employment in manufacturing and industrial operations, alongside an unemployment rate of 14.3% calculated from aggregated statistical data. In March 2026, there were 1,490 residents in employment. The local unemployment rate stands 10.5% above the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, pointing to potential for workforce improvement, while participation is notably low at 49.6% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates that only 4.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, a figure that should be viewed in light of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that the suburb of Elizabeth Park has a median income of $35,849 and an average income of $39,094. These figures sit below the national average and compare to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be around $39,495 for the median and $43,070 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all place between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationwide. The weekly income range of $800 - 1,499 is the most common, accounting for 35.6% of residents (1,636 people), whereas the leading bracket for the wider region is - at . Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, ranking in the th percentile.

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Residential property types in the suburb of Elizabeth Park at the time of the last Census consisted of 81.9% separate houses and 18.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Elizabeth Park were lower than the wider metropolitan area at 19.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (33.4%) or occupied by tenants (47.5%). The median mortgage payment was $1,083 per month, which is below the metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $255, compared to Adelaide metro averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively. Nationwide, mortgage payments in the suburb of Elizabeth Park are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 68.1% of all households, consisting of 24.7% couples with children, 17.8% couples without children, and 22.9% single parents. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.9%, with single-person households at 28.0% and group households at 4.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is slightly above the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels show that university graduation rates are 8.8%, which is below the nationwide average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 6.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Technical qualifications are common, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 7.0% and certificates at 28.2%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Elizabeth Park include 31 active bus stops. These stops are served by 14 routes, which provide a total of 877 passenger trips per week. Transport links are close, with residents averaging 180 meters distance to their nearest stop. Most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 90%, followed by buses at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the metropolitan average. At the 2021 Census, 4.5% of residents worked from home, a figure likely influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health assessments by Districts highlight challenges in the suburb of Elizabeth Park, based on mortality and chronic illness data affecting various age groups. The level of private health insurance is low, with approximately 43% of the population (~1,955 people) holding cover. This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Elizabeth Park exhibits higher cultural diversity than most areas, with 29.0% of residents born outside Australia and 23.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 33.4%. Islam shows a notable local concentration at 12.1% of the population, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

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The median age in the suburb of Elizabeth Park is 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the Australian average of 38 years. The local area has a higher share of children aged 5 - 14 (16.5%) but fewer seniors aged 65 - 74 (7.5%) compared to the wider region. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 12.5% to 14.2%, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 15.4% to 16.5%. The 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.5% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for indicate that the to cohort will grow by , adding residents to reach .

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Elizabeth Park currently has an estimated 331 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 182 children aged 0-2 and 120 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 23% by 2041 (to approximately 407 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 526. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.